Santiago
Travel Guide, Top 10 Attractions & Metro Map

Travel Guide

The Basics Of Santiago

There are plenty of reasons to come to Santiago, there is so much to
see and do regardless of whether you are travelling alone, with family
or part of a group. We don't aim to sway your mind on what to do while
in Santiago but maybe offer up some advice on what is available to do
there. Just like in other cities, there are plenty of good and bad places
to visit and if this is your initial time of visiting Santiago or if you
have paid a visit before, enjoying yourself and making the most of your
time there is paramount. It can be wise to set in your mind what you want
to do and see, and Santiago has plenty of interesting experiences that
will create many memories.

Santiago Things To See And Do

During your visit in Santiago there are a lot of attractions that should
make up part of your trip. The well-liked Central Valley quarter of Chile
has visitor attractions which you could know and others that are less
well known to outsiders of Santiago we have assembled a List of Ten to
help you on your way:

These are a simple starting point if you have a good travel guide and
map you can delve further and if you have long enough in Santiago. You
will discover other enjoyable locations and attractions about the Santiago
area of Chile.

Transport In Santiago

Santiago is not a hard place to travel around, once you have your bearings
and you are familiar with a couple of landmarks you should be able to
navigate around with ease. You can cover a lot of the city on foot but
ensure not to venture into unknown territory at night. If you wish to
traverse greater distances across Santiago there are some other alternatives
to get around. Santiago has South Americas must extensive Metro system.
The 'Metro de Santiago' has 5 lines and covers large areas of the city.
There is a good network of buses that tickets can be purchases to cover
multiple journeys. There are plenty of Low
Cost Car Rental companies in Santiago, there is also the option to
use Santiago Taxis, but be aware of slow moving traffic at rush hour.
Whichever way you plan to explore Santiago make sure you see as much of
the city as your can.

Santiago Metro Map

Hotels In Santiago

If you are staying in Santiago for longer than one night you'll need
a place to rest. Santiago has a wide range of places to bed down these
includes high end, deluxed locations to lower end hotels, bed and breakfasts
and hostels. If you are a business traveller ensure the hotel you decide
to select has suitable facilities and is in the right area for your meetings
as the traffic in Santiago can result in problems at certain times of
the day. If you are looking for a prestigious hotel to stay at there is
a selection of top independent and chain hotels. Santiago also offers
an excellent array of lower star hotel options that provide basic but
suitable facilities for travellers. If you don't have a large budget there
is a number of hostels and guest houses in the city which are a good place
to rest your head. Whatever accommodation type you select in Santiago
ensure you take time to seek out deals that are available on countless
travel web sites, often these are out of season or when a home sports
team isn't playing a game.

Recommended Hotels In Santiago

Places To Eat In Santiago

There are endless places to eat in Santiago, the place you dine at will
reflect your tastes and budget. There are a high number of great low cost
venues that provide Chilean meals and don't break the bank. If the restaurant
type you are looking for is of the high end these exist in numbers, but
be sure to have placed a prior booking and ensure that your follow the
dress code if there is one. If you want fast food there is regular names
, but if you are on the look out for something more authentic why not
ask a local and see where they recommend. A fundamental part of enjoying
a city is to try it's local food There is a wide variety of places to
dine in Santiago. whether that is a café, a fine restaurant or
food from a street vendor. Check out local guides and press for offers
and try something that you have never had before.

Retail / Shops In Santiago

Santiago is a great place for shopping, there are some great areas of
the city where you are able to pick up gifts and fantastic retail items.
Santiago has a wide array of designer boutiques and high end outlets,
for those interested in buying clothes. It also offers high street chain
outlets, here you can buy fashions at lower prices. If you have an eye
for saving money, Santiago has a number of popular markets where you will
be able to find big savings on clothes, household items and gifts. Like
a lot of cities, Santiago has a number of Malls where you can shop till
you drop. The are also a number of shops with a difference that offer
items unique to Santiago

Keeping Safe In Santiago

Like any city Santiago has it's pros and cons, it is essential to have
your wits about you and you will be fine and have great memories of this
fantastic Chilean location. Before you set off, buy a good guide book
and know where you are going, try not to make it obvious you are a visitor
to the city by flaunting expensive devices around and don't carry valuables
or excessive amounts of cash on your person. Stick to well populated areas
after dark and if you loose your way, hail a cab. Just because you are
on vacation, don't switch off completely. Bear this is mind and you will
have a great time in Santiago. On the whole Chile is a welcoming place
with great locals. Conducting some basic research is very valuable and
if you know a city better, you will have a much better time there.